Domaine Levert BaraultMercurey 1er Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Mercurey 1er Cru from the Domaine Levert Barault
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru of Domaine Levert Barault in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Mercurey 1er Cru of Domaine Levert Barault in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru
The Mercurey 1er Cru of Domaine Levert Barault matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, veal cutlets with cream sauce or marinated duck with honey and five spices.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Levert Barault's Mercurey 1er Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mercurey 1er Cru from Domaine Levert Barault are 2012, 2010, 2009, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine Levert Barault
The Domaine Levert Barault is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Mercurey Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey Premier Cru
32 Premier Cru climats in the Cote Chalonnaise on Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu: majority Pinot Noir (~80%) and Chardonnay — reds with deep robe, fleshier than neighbors, spice and cherry on a limestone mineral background, sustained tannic structure. Fresh whites with citrus, white flowers and dried fruits. Flagship climats Clos du Roy, Clos des Barraults, Champs Martin. Sunny continental climate, ample and accessible alternative.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
